Eli Craig

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Eli Craig
SXSW
in 2010
Years active2004–present
Spouse
Sasha Williams
​
(m. 2004)​
Children2
Parent
RelativesPeter Craig (brother)

Eli Craig is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for writing and directing the cult horror comedy film

Tucker & Dale vs Evil
.

Early life

Craig is Sally Field's second son with Steve Craig.[1] His older brother Peter Craig is a screenwriter and novelist. His half-brother John Craig is a musician. He also has another younger half-brother named Sam Greisman, who is Sally Field's youngest son.[citation needed]

Career

In 2010, Craig wrote and directed the cult horror comedy movie

Tucker & Dale vs Evil, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the audience award at SXSW.[2] His next film Little Evil, starring Evangeline Lilly and Adam Scott, was released on Netflix in September 2017 to positive reviews.[3][4][5]

Personal life

Craig is a passionate outdoorsman and worked as an

Pico De Orizaba, and Denali.[6]

Craig married actress, the former Yellow Power Ranger, Sasha Williams in 2004,[7] and together they have 2 children: Noah and Colin.[8]

Filmography

Short film

Year Title Director Writer
2004 The Tao of Pong Yes Yes

Feature film

Year Title Director Writer
2010
Tucker & Dale vs Evil
 		Yes Yes
2017 Little Evil Yes Yes
2024 Clown in a Cornfield Yes No

Television

Year Title Notes
2010 Brothers & Sisters Episode "Get a Room"

Acting roles

Year Title Role Notes
1999 Deal of a Lifetime Kevin Johnson
The Rage: Carrie 2 Chuck Potter
2000 Space Cowboys Young William "Hawk" Hawkins
2005 Racer Number 9 Buddy Werner Short film
2010 Moving Pictures Live! Himself Episode "Underground Comedy"
Tucker & Dale vs Evil
 		Cameraman
2017 Little Evil Derby Official

References

  1. ^ Collins, Clark (2011-09-23). "You Know Who's Cool? Eli Craig". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on December 11, 2011. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
  2. ^ Craig, Eli. "Sundance '10: Tucker and Dale vs. Evil Director Eli Craig". Bloody Disgusting (Interview). Interviewed by Brad Miska. Archived from the original on February 10, 2010.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (September 15, 2016). "Adam Scott, Evangeline Lilly to Star in Netflix Comedy 'Little Evil'". Variety. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  4. ^ Romano, Nick (September 16, 2016). "Adam Scott and Evangeline Lilly to star in Netflix horror-comedy Little Evil". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 11, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  5. ^ "Rotten Tomatoes Reviews for Little Evil". Rotten Tomatoes. September 1, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  6. ^ "Lost at Home Podcast". The One With Eli Craig. 2018-01-25.
  7. ^ Fox, Courtney (2021-04-28). "Sally Field's Three Biggest Accomplishments are Her Sons -- Peter, Eli and Sam". Wide Open Country. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  8. Shock Till You Drop
    . Retrieved 2013-12-19.

External links

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